Love Street-Style Bhelpuri? Make It Healthier With This Quinoa Bhel Recipe

By Garima Johar

May 10, 2026

Bhelpuri is a beloved street snack made with murmura, aka puffed rice. To make the crunchy snack healthier, try this quinoa bhelpuri recipe, add chopped veggies, your go-to spices, and enjoy.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa 1.5 cups water ½ cup onion 1 cup cucumber ½ cup cherry tomatoes ½ cup cooked chickpeas ¼ cup cilantro ¼ cup mint 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney 1 tablespoon green chutney 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon chaat masala Salt to taste

Step 1

Mix quinoa and water, and boil till the quinoa is fluffy. Turn off the heat.

Step 2

Chop onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Mix in fluffed quinoa.

Step 3

Add cooked chickpeas, cilantro, mint, and roasted peanuts.

Step 4

Combine with tamarind chutney, green chutney, and lemon juice.

Step 5

Sprinkle chaat masala and toss till well combined. Serve immediately.